dear six-year-old megan | sun prairie, wi children’s photographer

Dear Six-Year-Old Megan,

Happy Birthday, little lady.  I’m writing this blog to you, in honor of you, for today is your sixth birthday. I want you to read this when you are 16 or 26 or 66 and remember how magical being six is. Right now:

You are attached to your three unicorn pillow pets: momma, baby and mini, and sleep with them piled around you every night.  Those friends have been washed many, many times are beginning to looks quite “loved”.

You are a blossoming reader!  This is so exciting to watch and hear! You have already have learned so much about horses, animals that sting, and whales from the books we’ve read together.  Thanks to your kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Rosin, your skills of stretching out words are amazing us.

You absolutely love princesses. and fairies. and pink and purple. Girl, you are ALL GIRL – a momma’s delight!

You enjoy applying eyeshadow, lip gloss and nail polish.  These special girly indulgences are reserved for babysitters only… don’t get any ideas!

You play “Kitty” and ask us to call you “Daisy” as you rub up against our legs and purr.   Mom and Daddy are working hard to enjoy this “stage” as we inadvertently trip over our own legs (and you!) frequently.

You have your first loose tooth! Lower right. I wonder what the tooth fairy will bring?

You love your big brother something fierce.  Upon seeing him in the school cafeteria each day, you become giddy.  You blush, wave, turn away and giggle with your friends.  And, you LOVE to play with his friends when they visit, too.

Your sister is your best friend.  You two play together, squabble together, sleep together, laugh together, and hug and squeeze each other.  I pray you’ll always have her friendship and she, yours.

And lastly, much to my dismay, you dress up with jewelry and lip gloss and act wayyy older than you are.  While this is fun for a photo session, Daddy and I remind you “not to grow up too fast” for we can’t believe we already have a six-year-old!

Happy Birthday, Megan Ries.   You are more than your Daddy and I could have ever imagined. Your smile, your infectious giggle, your entire personality is a truly a gift. We thank God for our Meg-Pie.

Love,
Momma

[The format of this blog was inspired by a powerful video titled, "Dear 16-year-old Me" that speaks of Malignant Melanoma.   I encourage you to watch it, hear it's message loud and clear, and share it with a young person you love.  My children most definitely will be slathered with sunscreen growing up because of this message.]